Whirlpool IGS365RS0 Positioning Racks and Bakeware, Split Oven Rack, on some models, To Use Racks

Positioning Racks and Bakeware

IMPORTANT: Do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom. Permanent damage will occur to the porcelain finish.

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RACKS

NOTES:

■Position racks before turning the oven on.

■Do not move racks with bakeware on them.

■Make sure racks are level.

To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, then lift out. Use the following illustration and chart as a guide.

FOOD	RACK POSITION
Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys,	1 or 2
angel food cakes
Bundt cakes, most quick breads, yeast	2
breads, casseroles, meats
Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes,	2 or 3
nonfrozen pies
Extra-large items	6

BAKEWARE

To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2" (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide.

NUMBER OF	POSITION ON RACK
PAN(S)
1	Center of rack.
2	Side by side or slightly staggered.

Do not place more than 25 lbs (11.3 kg) on the split-rack.

A B

A.Split-rack

B.Removable insert

To Use Racks:

1.Place a full rack on position 1 or 2, and the split-rack on position 3 or 4.

2.Place large items on the right side of the full rack.

3.Place deeper, covered dishes on the left side of the full rack.

4.Place shallow dishes on the split-rack.

5.When finished cooking, slowly remove items.

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B

A. Rear rack section

B. Front rack section

Bakeware

The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations and use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide.

BAKEWARE/	RECOMMENDATIONS
RESULTS
Light colored	■ Use temperature and time
aluminum	recommended in recipe.

■Light golden crusts

■Even browning

3 or 4	Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure
	that no bakeware piece is directly over
	another.

Split Oven Rack

(on some models)

Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark, dull and/or nonstick finish

■Brown, crisp crusts

■May need to reduce baking temperatures 25°F (15°C).

■Use suggested baking time.

■For pies, breads and casseroles, use temperature recommended in recipe.

■Place rack in center of oven.

Split-Rack with Removable Insert

The split-rack with removable insert is a space maximizer. When the two are attached, they make a full rack. The insert can also be removed to provide room for large items such as a turkey and casseroles.

The insert can also be used on the counter for a cooling rack.

Insulated cookie	■	Place in the bottom third of oven.
sheets or baking	■	May need to increase baking time.
pans

■Little or no bottom browning

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